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Kids ages 4 to 8 and their families are invited to join Miss Tracy for a mindful 45-minute story time that incorporates yoga poses, stretches, and relaxation exercises with stories and music. Everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, and use yoga mats or towels during the program.
Event Cost:...
Join Master Gardener Roxanne Plater to learn which butterflies are commonly seen locally such as the Monarch, Swallowtails (Eastern Black, Tiger, and maybe Spicebush), Painted Lady, and Cabbage White. She will also include an overview of the butterfly life cycle and what the eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises look like....
This Wednesday Wellness session will address opportunities for anyone, anywhere to diminish social isolation through the use of eVolunteering and eRespite technology. JFS Washtenaw is pioneering nationally the use of innovative eVolunteering/eRespite tools from CommunO2.
Event Cost: Free, registration required
Event Times: 4-4:30 p.m.
Elementary students are invited to delve into paleontology as we join a dinosaur excavation. Examine real fossil casts to see the differences in the teeth of herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs. Students will participate in a mini dinosaur excavation with kits provided for pickup upon registration. Presented by Mad Science...
You’ve heard the stories of how Harry Potter defeated Tom Riddle’s Horcrux in the Chamber of Secrets, but now it’s your turn. Teens ages 11 to 18 can fight the Basilisk and find their way out.
Event Cost: Free
Event Times: 7 p.m., online program registration is required. Visit ropl.org to...
Zumbini combines music and movement to create the ultimate bonding experience for babies through 3 years old and caregivers. Sing, dance and play together while developing social, cognitive, emotional and motor skills.
Event Cost: Free, registration required
Event Times: 10:15 a.m.
Watch for a different art project each week of Summer Reading with the unveiling of our new Makerspace! There is something for everyone ages 3 to 18 using age-appropriate materials. All supplies are provided.
Sign-up for a Painting Makerspace session on Friday, July 2 at 2:00 pm. Contact amy@ropl.org for...
See dancing kite shows by professional kite flyers, family fun activities, and food to buy. Buy an easy-to-fly Frustrationless Flyer for $5 to decorate and fly at the event. The event will be hybrid, with in-person and virtual activities. Virtual events include online kite decorating contest and a virtual Fly and...
Teens and tweens ages 11-18 are invited to learn from cartoonist Corinne Roberts, who will teach basic shape construction and line drawing techniques to create characters and scenery. No prior drawing experience needed. Supplies required are: pencil, paper and eraser.
Event Cost: Free, registration required
Event Times: 7 p.m.
